Sprint Cup Asia (Season 2) SEASON FINISHED.

[paoloevans]

Appologises to any that I might have tagged during the race today.

Could only see four of you on track for some reason.

From now on before Qualifying I'll make sure everyone has the same number of people showing in the lobby. In hindsight would of been better for @Raptor013 to of rejoined the lobby.... still was a good race though 👍

 

[PTLobo2]

It wasnt just great at the front, it was honestly absolutely amazing. 22 laps of constant fighting between the top 3. Trevonick was also in the fight until the pits stops, dont know what happened after that. Still, what a brilliant race, and such a game of fine margins it was:
twice people broke away from the slipstream and threatened to pull away, twice the others worked together and recovered from it. Quite a few overtakes for the lead, action packed racing all the way through, what more can you ask?! And those last 2/3 laps were something else, top 3 within a second of each other, battling pretty much every single corner. It was a pleasure.
May we do this again at suzuka lads?

PS: If you can, watch a replay of the battle for the lead
You wont regret it.

 

[paoloevans]

It wasnt just great at the front, it was honestly absolutely amazing. 22 laps of constant fighting between the top 3. Trevonick was also in the fight until the pits stops, dont know what happened after that. Still, what a brilliant race, and such a game of fine margins it was:
twice people broke away from the slipstream and threatened to pull away, twice the others worked together and recovered from it. Quite a few overtakes for the lead, action packed racing all the way through, what more can you ask?! And those last 2/3 laps were something else, top 3 within a second of each other, battling pretty much every single corner.
May we do this again at suzuka lads?

Was quite instense in the mid pack aswell I believe although it did get a bit hairy so to speak.

Yeh was great fun hopefully there will be no connection issues at Suzuka!

 

[Lost Sheltie]

Video of last 2 laps battle for the lead

Sadly I didn't win but was good fun trying

 

[Raptor013]

Yeah, from my limited view the battle between myself, Paolo, and skivit was great.

If anyone else has a saved copy of the replay they'd like to share, if you can let me know here and I'll find you in gt and grab it and I'll put together a full field race replay over the next couple of days.

I've already got mine and Paolo's.

 

[paoloevans]

Round 1 - Fuji Speedway

Winner - PTLobo2
Silver Cup Winner - Si_berian_tiger

Pole Position - Lost_Sheltie
Silver Cup Pole Position - Si_berian_tiger

Fastest Lap - PTLobo2

Congratulations to our winners and everyone who took part

Standings updated and photos to come.

 

[si_berian_tiger]

I've already got mine and Paolo's.

I'll share mine today - I'll add you on PSN and share it with the 'sprintcupasia' tag

 

[paoloevans]

Round 1 @ Fuji - Photos

Part 1

 

[si_berian_tiger]

Cracking first round everyone. Thank you to Paul for organising the event. I really like the two-tier system, it gives us B rated drivers something to race for! I had to watch the replace TWICE! Once to watch the top 3 battle and again to watch what was going on between other silver cup drivers. You had a great tussle just after the pit stop! Clean racing throughout the field by the looks of it. I only saw one incident and that looked to be completely accidental.

I had a somewhat lonely race really. I was very surprised to find myself pulling away from the the rest of the silver drivers as I was expecting to struggle down the the start/finish straight! I think I've really gelled with the Atenza and know how to drive it. Either that or it suits my style.

Here's a small selection of photos so you can see what was going on - and others can see what fun they missed out on! I've put them as thumbnails, so click to enlarge.


Top 4 'pro' drivers battling early on:

Great battle for 2nd place in the silver cup after the pit stop:

Black306Mi and Totalrose spent most of the race swapping places!

This photo perfectly shows what my race looked like!

'Pro' cup finish: 1st )PTLobo2, 2nd) Spiner-kopin, 3rd) Lost_Sheltie & 4th) Trevonick

Silver cup finish: 1st) Si_berian_tiger

Silver cup finish: 2nd) Totalrose, 3rd) Black306mi, 4th) PauloEvans. Can't make out the train of cars behind him though. WanganGhost in 5th?

 

[paoloevans]

Round 1 @ Fuji - Photos

Part 2

 

[paoloevans]

Round 1 @ Fuji - Photos

Part 3

Can I just say that all the car liveries this season look amazing! I especially like the @Mark blacky Z4. Awesome mate 👍

 

[paoloevans]

Cracking first round everyone. Thank you to Paul for organising the event. I really like the two-tier system, it gives us B rated drivers something to race for! I had to watch the replace TWICE! Once to watch the top 3 battle and again to watch what was going on between other silver cup drivers. You had a great tussle just after the pit stop! Clean racing throughout the field by the looks of it. I only saw one incident and that looked to be completely accidental.

I had a somewhat lonely race really. I was very surprised to find myself pulling away from the the rest of the silver drivers as I was expecting to struggle down the the start/finish straight! I think I've really gelled with the Atenza and know how to drive it. Either that or it suits my style.

Here's a small selection of photos so you can see what was going on - and others can see what fun they missed out on! I've put them as thumbnails, so click to enlarge.


Top 4 'pro' drivers battling early on:
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Great battle for 2nd place in the silver cup after the pit stop:
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Black306Mi and Totalrose spent most of the race swapping places!
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This photo perfectly shows what my race looked like!
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'Pro' cup finish: 1st )PTLobo2, 2nd) Spiner-kopin, 3rd) Lost_Sheltie & 4th) Trevonick
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Silver cup finish: 1st) Si_berian_tiger
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Silver cup finish: 2nd) Totalrose, 3rd) Black306mi, 4th) PauloEvans. Can't make out the train of cars behind him though. WanganGhost in 5th?View attachment 911914

Congratulations mate!

Love the pics and review of the different battles 👍

 

[Kuraudo]

@paoloevans thank you for the race . And thank guys! I really needed this.
@skivit76 sorry for holding you up .
@Raptor013 Mine is up too. "sprintcupasia" tag. Or link if you're using not just the PS4 . The only "interesting" thing is the end of the 19th lap.

 

[paoloevans]

@paoloevans thank you for the race . And thank guys! I really needed this.
@skivit76 sorry for holding you up .
@Raptor013 Mine is up too. "sprintcupasia" tag. Or link if you're using not just the PS4 . The only "interesting" thing is the end of the 13th lap.

Hopefully we'll see you on the grid again this season mate. Glad you enjoyed the race

 

[paoloevans]

I have messaged xZePhyR96x to see if everythings ok but no reply as of yet. Unlike him not to show.

 

[Invisigoth]

Round 1 @ Fuji - Photos

@Raptor013 So um... your strategy was to use two wheels at a time to conserve tyres?

 

[paoloevans]

@Raptor013 So um... your strategy was to use two wheels at a time to conserve tyres?

There were some serious connection issues going on. Raptor only had 5 cars on track and most people didn't even have him in the lobby?!

 

[Spinerkopin]

It wasnt just great at the front, it was honestly absolutely amazing. 22 laps of constant fighting between the top 3. Trevonick was also in the fight until the pits stops, dont know what happened after that. Still, what a brilliant race, and such a game of fine margins it was:
twice people broke away from the slipstream and threatened to pull away, twice the others worked together and recovered from it. Quite a few overtakes for the lead, action packed racing all the way through, what more can you ask?! And those last 2/3 laps were something else, top 3 within a second of each other, battling pretty much every single corner. It was a pleasure.
May we do this again at suzuka lads?

PS: If you can, watch a replay of the battle for the lead
You wont regret it.

There's no better explanation to describe our race

Overall we went quicker than last season, about 3-5 tenths per lap. I predict a tighter competition this season!

I'm really happy with my Fanatec. After a time of adaptation, I have a better feeling under braking with the loadcell. My raw pace haven't changed but It seems I have a better control of my tyre wear

 

[Lazybike]

My race was OK to the pit stop...I then discovered that I hadn't fuel saved very well! I overfilled a bit and came out the pits 3.5 secs behind 3rd, and that was that, well done top 3!

 

[Invisigoth]

There were some serious connection issues going on. Raptor only had 5 cars on track and most people didn't even have him in the lobby?!

Now that's a blast from the past. Sounds like a net split in IRC .

 

[Mark blacky]

It was a great race
@paoloevens thanks I only decided on the Z4 on Thursday so it was a bit of a copy of my MRC livery
I was in a Chat with Aaron (totalrose) chris (skivit76) & séamus
That helped keep things clean between me & Aaron

 

[skivit76]

@Kuraudo You didn't hold me up mate, you were doing your race, that's the way it should be.
I blew it behind Paulo in the end, spun up, and spin out. My own fault, I felt on the pace after a bad start and twice reeled in the pack after messing up.
Enjoyed that, hopefully I can get myself onto the group and stay there next time.

 

[paoloevans]

So it looks like xZePhyR96x is not racing this season.

As the only reserve who can make the step up to a full time spot @Kuraudo will be taking his place for the remainder of the season 👍

 

[Invisigoth]

So it looks like xZePhyR96x is not racing this season.

As the only reserve who can make the step up to a full time spot @Kuraudo will be taking his place for the remainder of the season 👍

Looks like a better start practising for Suzuka!

 

[Kuraudo]

 

[si_berian_tiger]

Shame about Zepher, at least you've heard from him.

Welcome Kuraudo. Really smart design on the F-type. Clean and simple!

 

[Kuraudo]

So it looks like xZePhyR96x is not racing this season.

As the only reserve who can make the step up to a full time spot @Kuraudo will be taking his place for the remainder of the season 👍

@si_berian_tiger thank you .

 

[Raptor013]

@Kuraudo thank you. Have added it to the collection and will watch and record tomorrow, to add to mine and the one from @Lost Sheltie

@Invisigoth that is my usual strategy. Doesn’t always work though.

 

[Kuraudo]

Any (Silver) Suzuka (online) lap times?

 

[paoloevans]

Any (Silver) Suzuka (online) lap times?

I'll post them here for you when I run some laps 👍